I've just applied for PIP for the second time. I worry about being completely honest
mbolt
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I have just applied for pip for the 2nd time in 4yrs I decided to try again as my condition has got worse . I worry about being completely honest because I feel they think I'm over reactioning about my conditions.
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Kendo861 said:(Removed by moderator)I couldn't disagree more. You should never exaggerate anything because this could be seen as benefit fraud.You should tell the truth and give full details of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time that activity was attempted for each descriptor that applies.1
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Kendo861 said:(Removed by moderator)
OP, don't worry about what you think the assessor and DWP may think about what you write. Your task is to describe as fully and truthfully as you can how your difficulties affect your ability to carry out the PIP activities to the required standard. See tips here
https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/56365/pip-form-filling
Make sure you understand the scoring system so that you can shape your narrative to target the appropriate descriptor score.
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system
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Apologies if IV offended anyone,that wasn't my intention.0
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Don't worry @Kendo861 But, as the others have explained, exaggerating the effects of your condition isn't the right approach. Did you receive that advice from someone?
I hope the above comments have helped you to understand how to go about applying for PIP, and have put your mind at ease a little in terms of what the assessor or decision maker might think @mbolt. Do you feel as though you'll be able to gather together some evidence in line with the descriptors?
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Sorry to hear you're having a bad day @Kendo861. That sounds really difficult.
Would you like to tell us more about what is making it a bad day? We are here for you if you would like to share more with us1 -
Thanks Tori much appreciated1
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